Would like to know if mine would even be considered tuberous before trying to work with my insurance?

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I have been looking into getting surgery to correct what I think might be tuberous breasts. My insurance states that it will cover breast reconstruction due to a congenital anomaly. I understand that this may only involve partial coverage. I would like to know if mine would even be considered tuberous before trying to work with my insurance & a plastic surgeon. I will pay for the procedure out of pocket if necessary, but I figure I might as well try to work with insurance if I can.

Finny George, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. While you may have a very mild condition, this doesn’t fit the classic definition of tuberous breast deformity. You would be a good candidate for breast lift with/without implants.

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

You appear to have a distinct breast fold and no  constriction of tissue around your nipples, therefore your breasts aren’t tuberous.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Your breasts are not tuberous, they are asymmetrical. You would benefit from a breast lift using The Bellesoma Method. This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Your breasts are not really tuberous. Even if there were, I’ve never heard of insurance considering tuberous breast a congenital deformity

John J. Obi, MD · Answer

Thank you for your inquiry and photo.  The picture demonstrates apparently normal breast development w some sagging.  Although we can never accurately predict what an insurance company will do, I feel there is no chance they would even consider your case.
Good luck going forward.

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